AFCON 2021: Equatorial Guinea end Algeria’s 35-match unbeaten run
On Sunday, Equatorial Guinea truncated Algeria’s unbeaten run, condemning them the defending Champions to a one-nil defeat at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Equatorial Guinea ended Algeria’s historic 35-match unbeaten run in the group stage game at Douala stadium in Cameroon, leaving Algeria with just a point and at the bottom of Group E.
Esteban Obiang’s 70th-minute goal delivered Equatorial Guinea the historic win as they grabbed crucial three points to stay second with four points in Group E.
Though Algeria had 70 per cent possession and 13 shots on target, the stubborn Equatorial Guinea side contained the Algerians, with just 30 per cent possession and four shots on target.
Algeria will go into their last group stage match with a point against group leader Ivory Coast, who have 4 points.
Equatorial Guinea, second in the group with three points, will face Sierra Leone in their last group stage match scheduled for Thursday.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Police nab four suspects for alleged child trafficking in Abia
Ms Chinaka said the suspects allegedly conspired to steal a four-day-old baby from her mentally unstable mother.
Agriculture
Enugu hires over 160 professionals to revive livestock production
Mr Ubru said the recruitment was in fulfilment of Governor Peter Mbah’s vision to revamp the agricultural sector.
Heading 2
Plateau government disburses N1.5 billion intervention funds to attack victims
Governor Caleb Mutfwang formally inaugurated the disbursement of the funds on Monday in Jos.
Heading 5
Don’t destroy APC like you did PDP, group warns Wike
Mr Wike has insisted that his major political priority remained securing the re-election of Mr Tinubu in 2027.
Heading 1
Atiku condemns Tinubu’s prolonged vacation abroad, says Nigeria can’t be governed on autopilot
Mr Onanuga said that the president would return to the country at the weekend.
Economy
ECOWAS to honour 60 West African start-ups
The top three start-ups will receive $30,000, $20,000 and $15,000 respectively in seed funding.
